Pastor Rick explains how the life of Daniel teaches that God answers sincere, passionate prayers. God wants you to show that you're serious about your requests—today you'll learn practical ways to make that happen.

The life of Daniel teaches that God answers your prayers when you focus your attention on him and let him speak. Today you'll learn about how God is the initiator of everything in your life and you are the responder.

Teaching from the book of Daniel, Pastor Rick explains that when you publicly stand strong for God, it encourages other believers to stand strong too. Your courage is a powerful example to unbelievers, and your boldness encourages other Christians to be bold too.

The book of Daniel teaches that when you publicly stand up for your beliefs, God has a chance to do a miracle in your life. But if you never risk anything, you'll never give God the opportunity to do a miracle.

Pastor Rick talks about ways to fight fear, and how you benefit every time you stand for God. Daniel's life shows how God can give you victory over fear.

Daniel's life is a reminder that you can learn lessons from prior generations. Pastor Rick explains how you can do this through relationships with mentors, role models, partners, and friends.

The Bible says, "If the ax is dull and its edge unsharpened, more strength is needed, but skill will bring success" (Ecclesiastes 10:10 NIV). Join Pastor Rick as he teaches about how lifelong learning is the key to being a leader.

When God makes you successful, he wants you to tell others about how God saved you and changed you. Pastor Rick explains why being embarrassed to talk about how God has changed your life is prideful, and how you can overcome that.

When you're successful, God wants you to continue to trust him and worship him. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches about getting your focus off yourself and back on God.

Whether it's greater responsibility, prosperity, or influence, there's always a testing before a blessing. Pastor Rick explains what that testing looks like in this message from the book of Daniel.